As the Product Design Manager, you play a vital role in our organization. Your exceptional collaborative and managerial skills are essential as you work closely with our core development, marketing, licensing teams, and partners to create innovative and exciting building sets products. You will lead a team of talented designers and external vendors to ensure that product designs are delivered within schedule and budget.
What you will do:

• Manage the development of product designers and external vendors
• Direct product design and guide the process of concept through design development
• Collaborate with Senior Product Designer on innovation efforts
• Full understanding of development schedule and key milestones to keep all projects on track
• Manage Vendor and Product Designer's projects and prioritize workloads daily
• Champion great design in our products and help ensure they are within target cost and QA/QC requirements with very little supervision
• Communicate with Licensors and apply comments to product development, while working closely with Brand and Project Managers
• Ensure precise and complete product turnover documentation (PDS) to development team members in the US and Asia
• Responsible for completing, reviewing, submitting, and providing comments for Illustrative turns, 3D sculpts, paintmasters, and sample reviews
• Manage supporting designers on projects
• Ability to work with multiple external vendors for multiple projects
• Communicate with the packaging design team to ensure product and packaging are aligned
• Ensure projects are completed with high-quality
• Communicate with the packaging design team to ensure product and packaging are aligned
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications
• Mentor and Develop Junior Designer abilities
• Anticipate team/project needs
• Strong leadership competency with a focus on results, influence, accountability, collaboration, quality, cost efficiency, and timelines

Manages People: Yes
Working Conditions:

• Environment:Office
• Extreme Exposures:None
• Schedule:Regular office
• May be required to occasionally work some weekends and holidays based on business needs
• May be required to occasionally participate in calls with global offices outside of normal working hours
• Physical Requirements: Sedentary; Lifting to 10 lbs
• Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods
• Travel Required:Yes - Limited

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in toy design, industrial design, industrial engineering, or industry-relevant field prefered
• 5-8 years of product design experience, preferably within the toys and/or CPG industry
• 3-5 years of experience working with global manufacturing factories (Asia preferred)
• 1-3 years of leadership experience
• Compelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects
• Proven expertise in control drawings and rendered illustrations of concepts
• Highly Proficient in 2D workflows including Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), and other graphic design software
• Knowledgable in 3D design workflows including: Blender/Zbrush/Fusion360, Keyshot, and other 3D design software
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturing
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a specific knack for problem-solving and adaptability to change
• Excellent written and visual communication skills. Great oral presentation skills
• Great attention to detail and skilled aesthetics
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be nimble & flexible and have the ability to pivot quickly when direction changes
• High level of autonomy and resourcefulness
• Keen knowledge of trends in this design space

What we offer:
At Jazwares, we believe in providing our employees with comprehensive and competitive benefits that support their well-being and overall satisfaction.
Base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for annual performance incentives may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, salary range may not apply to other states.
Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.
Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes a Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation, and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.
Working at Jazwares:
At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere, and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.
Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.
Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today and let's shape the future of play together!
JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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